The Rohingya are crammed into the largest refugee settlement in the world. In such conditions, a virus like COVID-19 could spread like wildfire.
Global Health Response During COVID-19: Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
Refugees International’s Daniel P. Sullivan joined MedGlobal for a conversation on the situation for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh during COVID-19.
Rohingya Refugee Camps in Bangladesh: Restrictions on Communication, Fencing, and COVID-19
50 organizations urge Bangladesh to act swiftly to respond to the threat of COVID-19 in the Rohingya refugee camps. The government should remove communication restrictions, halt fencing construction, and ensure personal protective equipment is available.
Myanmar: Lift Internet Restrictions in Rakhine and Chin States
Together with 28 other organizations, Refugees International is calling on the government of Myanmar to immediately lift restrictions on mobile internet communications in eight townships in Rakhine State and one township in Chin State.
A Voice in Their Future: The Need to Empower Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh
Notably absent from accountability and humanitarian efforts for the Rohingya is the voice of the Rohingya refugees themselves.
‘A Game-Changer’ for Rohingya Refugee Youth as Bangladesh Grants Access to Formal Education
Statement from Refugees International Senior Advocate for Human Rights Daniel P. Sullivan on the government of Bangladesh’s move to provide formal education to Rohingya children.
World Court’s Censure of Myanmar Abuse of Rohingya Welcomed
Refugees International welcomes the International Court of Justice’s decision to approve emergency measures in the genocide case against Myanmar:
Fair Observer: Aung San Suu Kyi’s Defense of Genocide
The ICJ probe has the potential to ratchet up international pressure on Myanmar and to prevent atrocities as the risk of genocide persists.
Genocide Case Against Myanmar at ICJ ‘A Crucial Step Forward for Accountability’
The genocide case against Myanmar at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is a crucial step forward for accountability.
Bangladesh Suspends Relocation of Rohingya Refugees to Bhasan Char—a Welcome Move
Refugees International and 38 organizations welcome the recent announcement by the government of Bangladesh to put on hold plans to relocate Rohingya refugees to Bhasan Char Island.